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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.85, 935.37 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.85, 935.37 and 383.11 is: 528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.85 : 935.37 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.85/935.37 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.85x = 935.37 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.85x = 358,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,349.60/677.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.66

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