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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.87, 932.78 and 396.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.87, 932.78 and 396.15 is: 546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.87 : 932.78 = 396.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.87/932.78 = 396.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.87x = 932.78 × 396.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.87x = 369,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,518.82/675.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.73

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