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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.17, 930.21 and 394.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.17, 930.21 and 394.39 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.17 : 930.21 = 394.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.17/930.21 = 394.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.17x = 930.21 × 394.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.17x = 366,865.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,865.21/674.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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