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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.61, 935.07 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.61, 935.07 and 382.86 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.61 : 935.07 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.61/935.07 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.61x = 935.07 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.61x = 358,000.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,000.90/677.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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