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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.09, 934.31 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.09, 934.31 and 382.30 is: 527.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.09 : 934.31 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.09/934.31 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.09x = 934.31 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.09x = 357,182.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,182.04/677.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.53

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