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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 931.32 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 931.32 and 395.02 is: 545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 931.32 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/931.32 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 931.32 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 367,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,887.70/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.24

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