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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.86, 935.49 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.86, 935.49 and 383.02 is: 528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.86 : 935.49 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.86/935.49 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.86x = 935.49 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.86x = 358,311.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,311.38/677.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.59

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