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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.95, 934.23 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.95, 934.23 and 382.32 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.95 : 934.23 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.95/934.23 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.95x = 934.23 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.95x = 357,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,174.81/676.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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