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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.85, 935.43 and 383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.85, 935.43 and 383.14 is: 528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.85 : 935.43 = 383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.85/935.43 = 383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.85x = 935.43 × 383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.85x = 358,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,400.65/677.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.74

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