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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.37, 934.94 and 382.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.37, 934.94 and 382.81 is: 528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.37 : 934.94 = 382.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.37/934.94 = 382.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.37x = 934.94 × 382.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.37x = 357,902.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,902.47/677.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.37

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