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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 934.16 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 934.16 and 382.16 is: 527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 934.16 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/934.16 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 934.16 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 356,999.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,999.01/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.48

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