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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.21, 931.62 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.21, 931.62 and 395.28 is: 545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.21 : 931.62 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.21/931.62 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.21x = 931.62 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.21x = 368,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,250.75/675.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.39

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