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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.04, 931.72 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.04, 931.72 and 395.42 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.04 : 931.72 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.04/931.72 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.04x = 931.72 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.04x = 368,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,420.72/675.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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