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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.78, 935.34 and 398.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.78, 935.34 and 398.03 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.78 : 935.34 = 398.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.78/935.34 = 398.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.78x = 935.34 × 398.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.78x = 372,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,293.38/677.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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