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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.18, 933.22 and 396.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.18, 933.22 and 396.53 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.18 : 933.22 = 396.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.18/933.22 = 396.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.18x = 933.22 × 396.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.18x = 370,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,043.08/676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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