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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.04, 934.27 and 382.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.04, 934.27 and 382.31 is: 527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.04 : 934.27 = 382.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.04/934.27 = 382.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.04x = 934.27 × 382.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.04x = 357,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,180.76/677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.56

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