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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.72, 935.28 and 383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.72, 935.28 and 383 is: 528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.72 : 935.28 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.72/935.28 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.72x = 935.28 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.72x = 358,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,212.24/677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.55

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