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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.83, 931.20 and 395.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.83, 931.20 and 395.05 is: 545.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.83 : 931.20 = 395.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.83/931.20 = 395.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.83x = 931.20 × 395.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.83x = 367,870.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,870.56/674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.13

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