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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.96, 934.26 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.96, 934.26 and 382.28 is: 527.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.96 : 934.26 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.96/934.26 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.96x = 934.26 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.96x = 357,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,152.68/676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.58

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