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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.93, 931.41 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.93, 931.41 and 395.16 is: 545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.93 : 931.41 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.93/931.41 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.93x = 931.41 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.93x = 368,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,050.33/674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.31

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