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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.82, 935.46 and 383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.82, 935.46 and 383.03 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.82 : 935.46 = 383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.82/935.46 = 383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.82x = 935.46 × 383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.82x = 358,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,309.24/677.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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