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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.58, 935.04 and 397.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.58, 935.04 and 397.86 is: 549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.58 : 935.04 = 397.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.58/935.04 = 397.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.58x = 935.04 × 397.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.58x = 372,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,015.01/677.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.03

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