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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.24, 934.59 and 366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.24, 934.59 and 366.74 is: 506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.24 : 934.59 = 366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.24/934.59 = 366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.24x = 934.59 × 366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.24x = 342,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,751.54/677.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.10

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