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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.51, 934.97 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.51, 934.97 and 382.78 is: 528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.51 : 934.97 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.51/934.97 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.51x = 934.97 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.51x = 357,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,881.81/677.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.23

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