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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.24, 934.51 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.24, 934.51 and 382.46 is: 527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.24 : 934.51 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.24/934.51 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.24x = 934.51 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.24x = 357,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,412.69/677.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.75

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