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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.26, 930.49 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.26, 930.49 and 394.50 is: 544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.26 : 930.49 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.26/930.49 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.26x = 930.49 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.26x = 367,077.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,077.40/674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.41

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