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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.73, 935.26 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.73, 935.26 and 378.96 is: 522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.73 : 935.26 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.73/935.26 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.73x = 935.26 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.73x = 354,426.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,426.13/677.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.96

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