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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.58, 935.02 and 382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.58, 935.02 and 382.89 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.58 : 935.02 = 382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.58/935.02 = 382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.58x = 935.02 × 382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.58x = 358,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,005.13/677.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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