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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.10, 932.87 and 396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.10, 932.87 and 396.20 is: 546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.10 : 932.87 = 396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.10/932.87 = 396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.10x = 932.87 × 396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.10x = 369,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,599.42/676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.66

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