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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.34, 934.65 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.34, 934.65 and 382.59 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.34 : 934.65 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.34/934.65 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.34x = 934.65 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.34x = 357,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,587.74/677.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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