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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.81, 935.46 and 383.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.81, 935.46 and 383.17 is: 528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.81 : 935.46 = 383.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.81/935.46 = 383.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.81x = 935.46 × 383.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.81x = 358,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,440.21/677.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.82

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