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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.79, 935.19 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.79, 935.19 and 382.95 is: 528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.79 : 935.19 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.79/935.19 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.79x = 935.19 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.79x = 358,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,131.01/677.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.38

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