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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.58, 935 and 382.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.58, 935 and 382.79 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.58 : 935 = 382.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.58/935 = 382.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.58x = 935 × 382.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.58x = 357,908.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,908.65/677.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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