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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.90, 1,016.01 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.90, 1,016.01 and 385.26 is: 577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.90 : 1,016.01 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.90/1,016.01 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.90x = 1,016.01 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.90x = 391,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,428.01/677.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.42

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