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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.90, 931.49 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.90, 931.49 and 395.12 is: 545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.90 : 931.49 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.90/931.49 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.90x = 931.49 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.90x = 368,043.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,043.70/674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.33

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