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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.96, 934.18 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.96, 934.18 and 382.29 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.96 : 934.18 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.96/934.18 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.96x = 934.18 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.96x = 357,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,127.67/676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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