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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.02, 934.30 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.02, 934.30 and 397.28 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.02 : 934.30 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.02/934.30 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.02x = 934.30 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.02x = 371,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,178.70/677.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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