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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 931.35 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 931.35 and 395.20 is: 545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 931.35 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/931.35 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 931.35 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 368,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,069.52/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.35

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