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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.40, 934.80 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.40, 934.80 and 366.90 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.40 : 934.80 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.40/934.80 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.40x = 934.80 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.40x = 342,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,973.24/677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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