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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.66, 935.17 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.66, 935.17 and 382.95 is: 528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.66 : 935.17 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.66/935.17 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.66x = 935.17 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.66x = 358,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,122.39/677.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.47

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