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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.79, 933.75 and 377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.79, 933.75 and 377.98 is: 521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.79 : 933.75 = 377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.79/933.75 = 377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.79x = 933.75 × 377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.79x = 352,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,939.27/676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.49

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