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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.18, 930.36 and 394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.18, 930.36 and 394.36 is: 544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.18 : 930.36 = 394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.18/930.36 = 394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.18x = 930.36 × 394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.18x = 366,893.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,893.51/674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.21

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