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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.82, 935.40 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.82, 935.40 and 398.04 is: 549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.82 : 935.40 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.82/935.40 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.82x = 935.40 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.82x = 372,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,326.62/677.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.30

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