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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.00, 929.80 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.00, 929.80 and 394.25 is: 543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.00 : 929.80 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.00/929.80 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.00x = 929.80 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.00x = 366,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,568.02/674.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.87

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