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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.62, 935.04 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.62, 935.04 and 382.83 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.62 : 935.04 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.62/935.04 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.62x = 935.04 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.62x = 357,961.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,961.36/677.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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