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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677, 934.36 and 397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677, 934.36 and 397.26 is: 548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677 : 934.36 = 397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677/934.36 = 397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677x = 934.36 × 397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677x = 371,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,183.85/677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.28

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