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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.15, 934.36 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.15, 934.36 and 382.38 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.15 : 934.36 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.15/934.36 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.15x = 934.36 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.15x = 357,280.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,280.58/677.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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