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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.41, 934.85 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.41, 934.85 and 382.73 is: 528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.41 : 934.85 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.41/934.85 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.41x = 934.85 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.41x = 357,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,795.14/677.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.18

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