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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.94, 935.25 and 398.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.94, 935.25 and 398.19 is: 549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.94 : 935.25 = 398.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.94/935.25 = 398.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.94x = 935.25 × 398.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.94x = 372,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,407.20/677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.32

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