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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.35, 934.64 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.35, 934.64 and 378.56 is: 522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.35 : 934.64 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.35/934.64 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.35x = 934.64 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.35x = 353,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,813.59/677.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.35

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