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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.06, 929.95 and 394.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.06, 929.95 and 394.21 is: 543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.06 : 929.95 = 394.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.06/929.95 = 394.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.06x = 929.95 × 394.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.06x = 366,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,594.74/674.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.86

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