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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.20, 934.60 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.20, 934.60 and 382.50 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.20 : 934.60 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.20/934.60 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.20x = 934.60 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.20x = 357,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,484.50/677.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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