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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.84, 935.44 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.84, 935.44 and 383.15 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.84 : 935.44 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.84/935.44 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.84x = 935.44 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.84x = 358,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,415.22/677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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