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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.42, 934.89 and 382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.42, 934.89 and 382.58 is: 527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.42 : 934.89 = 382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.42/934.89 = 382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.42x = 934.89 × 382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.42x = 357,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,672.55/677.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.99

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