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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.96, 935.55 and 383.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.96, 935.55 and 383.21 is: 528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.96 : 935.55 = 383.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.96/935.55 = 383.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.96x = 935.55 × 383.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.96x = 358,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,507.44/677.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.81

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