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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.27, 934.54 and 378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.27, 934.54 and 378.48 is: 522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.27 : 934.54 = 378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.27/934.54 = 378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.27x = 934.54 × 378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.27x = 353,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,703.75/677.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.25

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