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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.67, 935.20 and 383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.67, 935.20 and 383.01 is: 528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.67 : 935.20 = 383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.67/935.20 = 383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.67x = 935.20 × 383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.67x = 358,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,190.95/677.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.56

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