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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.99, 935.62 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.99, 935.62 and 383.22 is: 528.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.99 : 935.62 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.99/935.62 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.99x = 935.62 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.99x = 358,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,547.34/677.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.84

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