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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.69, 935.20 and 382.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.69, 935.20 and 382.99 is: 528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.69 : 935.20 = 382.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.69/935.20 = 382.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.69x = 935.20 × 382.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.69x = 358,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,172.25/677.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.52

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