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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.96, 935.64 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.96, 935.64 and 383.28 is: 528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.96 : 935.64 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.96/935.64 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.96x = 935.64 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.96x = 358,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,612.10/677.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.96

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