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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.44, 933.41 and 392.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.44, 933.41 and 392.81 is: 542.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.44 : 933.41 = 392.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.44/933.41 = 392.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.44x = 933.41 × 392.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.44x = 366,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,653.76/676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.04

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