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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.82, 931.28 and 395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.82, 931.28 and 395.06 is: 545.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.82 : 931.28 = 395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.82/931.28 = 395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.82x = 931.28 × 395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.82x = 367,904.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,904.85/674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.19

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