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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.34, 931.90 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.34, 931.90 and 395.48 is: 545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.34 : 931.90 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.34/931.90 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.34x = 931.90 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.34x = 368,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,547.81/675.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.72

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