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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.85, 933.98 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.85, 933.98 and 382.14 is: 527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.85 : 933.98 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.85/933.98 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.85x = 933.98 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.85x = 356,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,909.21/676.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.31

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