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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.57, 934.97 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.57, 934.97 and 382.80 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.57 : 934.97 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.57/934.97 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.57x = 934.97 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.57x = 357,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,906.52/677.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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