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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.80, 931.34 and 395.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.80, 931.34 and 395.21 is: 545.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.80 : 931.34 = 395.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.80/931.34 = 395.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.80x = 931.34 × 395.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.80x = 368,078.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,078.20/674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.46

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