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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.18, 1,014.14 and 387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.18, 1,014.14 and 387.74 is: 580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.18 : 1,014.14 = 387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.18/1,014.14 = 387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.18x = 1,014.14 × 387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.18x = 393,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,222.64/677.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.68

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