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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.90, 931.37 and 395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.90, 931.37 and 395.30 is: 545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.90 : 931.37 = 395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.90/931.37 = 395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.90x = 931.37 × 395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.90x = 368,166.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,166.26/674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.51

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