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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.89, 935.55 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.89, 935.55 and 383.18 is: 528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.89 : 935.55 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.89/935.55 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.89x = 935.55 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.89x = 358,484.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,484.63/677.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.82

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