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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.50, 934.96 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.50, 934.96 and 397.74 is: 548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.50 : 934.96 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.50/934.96 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.50x = 934.96 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.50x = 371,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,874.25/677.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.89

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