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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.04, 934.36 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.04, 934.36 and 397.32 is: 548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.04 : 934.36 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.04/934.36 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.04x = 934.36 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.04x = 371,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,239.92/677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.33

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