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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.73, 934.88 and 397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.73, 934.88 and 397.91 is: 548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.73 : 934.88 = 397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.73/934.88 = 397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.73x = 934.88 × 397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.73x = 372,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,000.69/677.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.89

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