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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.96, 931.45 and 395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.96, 931.45 and 395.36 is: 545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.96 : 931.45 = 395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.96/931.45 = 395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.96x = 931.45 × 395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.96x = 368,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,257.40/674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.60

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