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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.58, 935.12 and 382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.58, 935.12 and 382.91 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.58 : 935.12 = 382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.58/935.12 = 382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.58x = 935.12 × 382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.58x = 358,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,066.80/677.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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