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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.11, 934.38 and 382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.11, 934.38 and 382.41 is: 527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.11 : 934.38 = 382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.11/934.38 = 382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.11x = 934.38 × 382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.11x = 357,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,316.26/677.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.71

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