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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.21, 933.18 and 396.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.21, 933.18 and 396.65 is: 547.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.21 : 933.18 = 396.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.21/933.18 = 396.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.21x = 933.18 × 396.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.21x = 370,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,145.48/676.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.38

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