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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.67, 934.87 and 397.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.67, 934.87 and 397.81 is: 548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.67 : 934.87 = 397.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.67/934.87 = 397.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.67x = 934.87 × 397.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.67x = 371,900.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,900.44/677.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.80

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