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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.17, 934.50 and 382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.17, 934.50 and 382.45 is: 527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.17 : 934.50 = 382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.17/934.50 = 382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.17x = 934.50 × 382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.17x = 357,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,399.53/677.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.78

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