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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.23, 934.53 and 393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.23, 934.53 and 393.62 is: 543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.23 : 934.53 = 393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.23/934.53 = 393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.23x = 934.53 × 393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.23x = 367,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,853.02/677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.17

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