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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.67, 1,015.29 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.67, 1,015.29 and 388.50 is: 582.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.67 : 1,015.29 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.67/1,015.29 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.67x = 1,015.29 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.67x = 394,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,440.17/677.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.05

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