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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.79, 933.93 and 381.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.79, 933.93 and 381.99 is: 527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.79 : 933.93 = 381.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.79/933.93 = 381.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.79x = 933.93 × 381.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.79x = 356,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,755.42/676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.13

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