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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.94, 935.66 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.94, 935.66 and 383.31 is: 529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.94 : 935.66 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.94/935.66 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.94x = 935.66 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.94x = 358,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,645.92/677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.02

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