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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.41, 933.39 and 396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.41, 933.39 and 396.60 is: 547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.41 : 933.39 = 396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.41/933.39 = 396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.41x = 933.39 × 396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.41x = 370,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,180.49/676.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.27

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