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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.33, 934.72 and 397.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.33, 934.72 and 397.77 is: 548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.33 : 934.72 = 397.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.33/934.72 = 397.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.33x = 934.72 × 397.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.33x = 371,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,802.58/677.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.93

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