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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.69, 935.18 and 382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.69, 935.18 and 382.97 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.69 : 935.18 = 382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.69/935.18 = 382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.69x = 935.18 × 382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.69x = 358,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,143.97/677.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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