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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.15, 932.92 and 396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.15, 932.92 and 396.39 is: 546.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.15 : 932.92 = 396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.15/932.92 = 396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.15x = 932.92 × 396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.15x = 369,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,802.67/676.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.93

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