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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.24, 934.59 and 378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.24, 934.59 and 378.48 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.24 : 934.59 = 378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.24/934.59 = 378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.24x = 934.59 × 378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.24x = 353,723.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,723.62/677.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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