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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.65, 934.99 and 397.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.65, 934.99 and 397.78 is: 548.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.65 : 934.99 = 397.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.65/934.99 = 397.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.65x = 934.99 × 397.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.65x = 371,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,920.32/677.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.84

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