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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.81, 933.99 and 366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.81, 933.99 and 366.31 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.81 : 933.99 = 366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.81/933.99 = 366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.81x = 933.99 × 366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.81x = 342,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,129.26/676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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