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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 935.15 and 383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 935.15 and 383.03 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 935.15 = 383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/935.15 = 383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 935.15 × 383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 358,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,183.91/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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