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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.26, 934.62 and 397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.26, 934.62 and 397.68 is: 548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.26 : 934.62 = 397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.26/934.62 = 397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.26x = 934.62 × 397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.26x = 371,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,679.68/677.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.80

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