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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.38, 932.13 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.38, 932.13 and 395.66 is: 546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.38 : 932.13 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.38/932.13 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.38x = 932.13 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.38x = 368,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,806.56/675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.07

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