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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.16, 931.68 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.16, 931.68 and 395.40 is: 545.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.16 : 931.68 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.16/931.68 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.16x = 931.68 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.16x = 368,386.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,386.27/675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.63

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