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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.21, 934.55 and 382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.21, 934.55 and 382.54 is: 527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.21 : 934.55 = 382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.21/934.55 = 382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.21x = 934.55 × 382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.21x = 357,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,496.17/677.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.90

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