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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.59, 935.06 and 382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.59, 935.06 and 382.91 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.59 : 935.06 = 382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.59/935.06 = 382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.59x = 935.06 × 382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.59x = 358,044.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,044.78/677.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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