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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.64, 935.14 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.64, 935.14 and 382.96 is: 528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.64 : 935.14 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.64/935.14 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.64x = 935.14 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.64x = 358,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,122.14/677.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.49

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