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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.65, 932.24 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.65, 932.24 and 395.78 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.65 : 932.24 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.65/932.24 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.65x = 932.24 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.65x = 368,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,962.30/675.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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