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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.68, 935.20 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.68, 935.20 and 382.92 is: 528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.68 : 935.20 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.68/935.20 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.68x = 935.20 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.68x = 358,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,106.78/677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.43

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