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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.48, 932.13 and 395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.48, 932.13 and 395.72 is: 546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.48 : 932.13 = 395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.48/932.13 = 395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.48x = 932.13 × 395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.48x = 368,857.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,857.82/675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.07

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