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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.11, 934.41 and 397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.11, 934.41 and 397.34 is: 548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.11 : 934.41 = 397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.11/934.41 = 397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.11x = 934.41 × 397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.11x = 371,281.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,281.62/677.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.34

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