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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.71, 935.23 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.71, 935.23 and 383.04 is: 528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.71 : 935.23 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.71/935.23 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.71x = 935.23 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.71x = 358,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,230.50/677.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.59

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