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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.93, 935.51 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.93, 935.51 and 383.18 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.93 : 935.51 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.93/935.51 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.93x = 935.51 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.93x = 358,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,462.13/677.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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