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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.75, 935.31 and 383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.75, 935.31 and 383.03 is: 528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.75 : 935.31 = 383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.75/935.31 = 383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.75x = 935.31 × 383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.75x = 358,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,251.79/677.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.59

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