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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.16, 931.74 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.16, 931.74 and 395.58 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.16 : 931.74 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.16/931.74 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.16x = 931.74 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.16x = 368,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,577.71/675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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