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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.94, 934.16 and 378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.94, 934.16 and 378.18 is: 521.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.94 : 934.16 = 378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.94/934.16 = 378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.94x = 934.16 × 378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.94x = 353,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,280.63/676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.88

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