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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.31, 934.67 and 382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.31, 934.67 and 382.58 is: 527.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.31 : 934.67 = 382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.31/934.67 = 382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.31x = 934.67 × 382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.31x = 357,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,589.34/677.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.96

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