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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 933.34 and 396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 933.34 and 396.77 is: 547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 933.34 = 396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/933.34 = 396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 933.34 × 396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 370,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,321.31/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.55

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