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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.23, 934.57 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.23, 934.57 and 382.49 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.23 : 934.57 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.23/934.57 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.23x = 934.57 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.23x = 357,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,463.68/677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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