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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.87, 934.05 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.87, 934.05 and 382.12 is: 527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.87 : 934.05 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.87/934.05 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.87x = 934.05 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.87x = 356,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,919.19/676.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.31

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