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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.99, 934.03 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.99, 934.03 and 382.20 is: 527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.99 : 934.03 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.99/934.03 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.99x = 934.03 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.99x = 356,979.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,979.68/676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.31

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