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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 933.96 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 933.96 and 382.08 is: 527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 933.96 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/933.96 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 933.96 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 356,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,847.44/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.26

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