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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.49, 934.95 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.49, 934.95 and 393.93 is: 543.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.49 : 934.95 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.49/934.95 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.49x = 934.95 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.49x = 368,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,304.85/677.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.63

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