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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.99, 931.50 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.99, 931.50 and 395.16 is: 545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.99 : 931.50 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.99/931.50 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.99x = 931.50 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.99x = 368,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,091.54/674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.33

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