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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.59, 935.07 and 382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.59, 935.07 and 382.87 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.59 : 935.07 = 382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.59/935.07 = 382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.59x = 935.07 × 382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.59x = 358,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,010.25/677.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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