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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.67, 931.03 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.67, 931.03 and 391.13 is: 539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.67 : 931.03 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.67/931.03 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.67x = 931.03 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.67x = 364,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,153.76/674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.75

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