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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.85, 935.43 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.85, 935.43 and 383.12 is: 528.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.85 : 935.43 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.85/935.43 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.85x = 935.43 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.85x = 358,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,381.94/677.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.70

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