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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.34, 934.74 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.34, 934.74 and 382.71 is: 528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.34 : 934.74 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.34/934.74 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.34x = 934.74 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.34x = 357,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,734.35/677.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.15

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