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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.82, 935.37 and 398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.82, 935.37 and 398.10 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.82 : 935.37 = 398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.82/935.37 = 398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.82x = 935.37 × 398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.82x = 372,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,370.80/677.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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