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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.89, 934.14 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.89, 934.14 and 382.16 is: 527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.89 : 934.14 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.89/934.14 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.89x = 934.14 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.89x = 356,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,990.94/676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.40

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