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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.04, 932.98 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.04, 932.98 and 396.32 is: 546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.04 : 932.98 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.04/932.98 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.04x = 932.98 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.04x = 369,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,758.63/676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.95

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