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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.74, 935.22 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.74, 935.22 and 382.95 is: 528.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.74 : 935.22 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.74/935.22 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.74x = 935.22 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.74x = 358,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,142.50/677.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.44

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