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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.45, 934.82 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.45, 934.82 and 382.71 is: 528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.45 : 934.82 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.45/934.82 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.45x = 934.82 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.45x = 357,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,763.05/677.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.11

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