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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.82, 933.78 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.82, 933.78 and 382.02 is: 527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.82 : 933.78 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.82/933.78 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.82x = 933.78 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.82x = 356,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,722.64/676.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.06

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