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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.26, 934.66 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.26, 934.66 and 382.48 is: 527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.26 : 934.66 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.26/934.66 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.26x = 934.66 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.26x = 357,488.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,488.76/677.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.85

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