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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.96, 931.34 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.96, 931.34 and 391.28 is: 539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.96 : 931.34 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.96/931.34 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.96x = 931.34 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.96x = 364,410.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,410.43/674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.90

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