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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.95, 932.72 and 396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.95, 932.72 and 396.23 is: 546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.95 : 932.72 = 396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.95/932.72 = 396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.95x = 932.72 × 396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.95x = 369,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,565.00/675.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.74

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