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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.83, 935.41 and 398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.83, 935.41 and 398.07 is: 549.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.83 : 935.41 = 398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.83/935.41 = 398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.83x = 935.41 × 398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.83x = 372,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,358.66/677.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.34

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