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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.26, 934.65 and 382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.26, 934.65 and 382.54 is: 527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.26 : 934.65 = 382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.26/934.65 = 382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.26x = 934.65 × 382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.26x = 357,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,541.01/677.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.92

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