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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.38, 931.93 and 395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.38, 931.93 and 395.56 is: 545.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.38 : 931.93 = 395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.38/931.93 = 395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.38x = 931.93 × 395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.38x = 368,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,627.59/675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.81

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