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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.86, 934.09 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.86, 934.09 and 382.12 is: 527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.86 : 934.09 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.86/934.09 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.86x = 934.09 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.86x = 356,929.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,929.80/676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.34

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