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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.44, 934.74 and 382.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.44, 934.74 and 382.63 is: 527.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.44 : 934.74 = 382.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.44/934.74 = 382.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.44x = 934.74 × 382.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.44x = 357,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,659.57/677.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.96

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