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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.39, 934.78 and 366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.39, 934.78 and 366.89 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.39 : 934.78 = 366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.39/934.78 = 366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.39x = 934.78 × 366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.39x = 342,961.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,961.43/677.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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