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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.94, 934.19 and 378.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.94, 934.19 and 378.17 is: 521.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.94 : 934.19 = 378.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.94/934.19 = 378.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.94x = 934.19 × 378.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.94x = 353,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,283.08/676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.89

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