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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.09, 934.40 and 374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.09, 934.40 and 374.27 is: 516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.09 : 934.40 = 374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.09/934.40 = 374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.09x = 934.40 × 374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.09x = 349,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,719.41/677.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.50

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