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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.59, 935.03 and 382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.59, 935.03 and 382.84 is: 528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.59 : 935.03 = 382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.59/935.03 = 382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.59x = 935.03 × 382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.59x = 357,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,965.50/677.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.29

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