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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.60, 934.93 and 382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.60, 934.93 and 382.87 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.60 : 934.93 = 382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.60/934.93 = 382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.60x = 934.93 × 382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.60x = 357,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,956.65/677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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