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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.07, 934.27 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.07, 934.27 and 397.32 is: 548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.07 : 934.27 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.07/934.27 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.07x = 934.27 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.07x = 371,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,199.66/677.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.24

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