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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.75, 933.93 and 382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.75, 933.93 and 382.03 is: 527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.75 : 933.93 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.75/933.93 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.75x = 933.93 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.75x = 356,789.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,789.28/676.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.21

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