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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.79, 935.51 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.79, 935.51 and 383.16 is: 528.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.79 : 935.51 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.79/935.51 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.79x = 935.51 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.79x = 358,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,446.40/677.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.84

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