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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.06, 932.98 and 396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.06, 932.98 and 396.26 is: 546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.06 : 932.98 = 396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.06/932.98 = 396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.06x = 932.98 × 396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.06x = 369,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,702.65/676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.85

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