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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.04, 934.32 and 397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.04, 934.32 and 397.26 is: 548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.04 : 934.32 = 397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.04/934.32 = 397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.04x = 934.32 × 397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.04x = 371,167.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,167.96/677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.22

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