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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.75, 935.33 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.75, 935.33 and 383.04 is: 528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.75 : 935.33 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.75/935.33 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.75x = 935.33 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.75x = 358,265.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,265.08/677.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.61

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