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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.96, 932.52 and 396.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.96, 932.52 and 396.21 is: 546.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.96 : 932.52 = 396.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.96/932.52 = 396.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.96x = 932.52 × 396.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.96x = 369,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,473.75/675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.59

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