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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.86, 935.49 and 383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.86, 935.49 and 383.14 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.86 : 935.49 = 383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.86/935.49 = 383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.86x = 935.49 × 383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.86x = 358,423.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,423.64/677.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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