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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.17, 934.51 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.17, 934.51 and 382.38 is: 527.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.17 : 934.51 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.17/934.51 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.17x = 934.51 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.17x = 357,336.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,336.98/677.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.69

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