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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676, 933.02 and 396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676, 933.02 and 396.39 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676 : 933.02 = 396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676/933.02 = 396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676x = 933.02 × 396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676x = 369,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,839.80/676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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