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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.38, 934.78 and 366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.38, 934.78 and 366.88 is: 506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.38 : 934.78 = 366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.38/934.78 = 366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.38x = 934.78 × 366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.38x = 342,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,947.41/677.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.29

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