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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.67, 932.34 and 395.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.67, 932.34 and 395.89 is: 546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.67 : 932.34 = 395.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.67/932.34 = 395.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.67x = 932.34 × 395.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.67x = 369,104.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,104.08/675.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.28

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