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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.89, 934.29 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.89, 934.29 and 382.33 is: 527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.89 : 934.29 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.89/934.29 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.89x = 934.29 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.89x = 357,207.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,207.10/676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.72

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