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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.13, 934.35 and 397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.13, 934.35 and 397.31 is: 548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.13 : 934.35 = 397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.13/934.35 = 397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.13x = 934.35 × 397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.13x = 371,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,221.93/677.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.23

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