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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.47, 934.94 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.47, 934.94 and 382.77 is: 528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.47 : 934.94 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.47/934.94 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.47x = 934.94 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.47x = 357,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,866.98/677.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.24

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