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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.87, 935.63 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.87, 935.63 and 383.31 is: 529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.87 : 935.63 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.87/935.63 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.87x = 935.63 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.87x = 358,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,636.34/677.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.06

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