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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.16, 934.43 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.16, 934.43 and 382.50 is: 527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.16 : 934.43 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.16/934.43 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.16x = 934.43 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.16x = 357,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,417.56/677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.82

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