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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.47, 932.36 and 395.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.47, 932.36 and 395.77 is: 546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.47 : 932.36 = 395.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.47/932.36 = 395.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.47x = 932.36 × 395.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.47x = 368,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,995.81/675.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.28

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