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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.78, 935.35 and 367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.78, 935.35 and 367.28 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.78 : 935.35 = 367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.78/935.35 = 367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.78x = 935.35 × 367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.78x = 343,533.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,533.51/677.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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