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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.98, 931.59 and 395.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.98, 931.59 and 395.38 is: 545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.98 : 931.59 = 395.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.98/931.59 = 395.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.98x = 931.59 × 395.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.98x = 368,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,332.05/674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.69

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