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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.10, 934.40 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.10, 934.40 and 366.60 is: 505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.10 : 934.40 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.10/934.40 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.10x = 934.40 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.10x = 342,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,544.54/677.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.90

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