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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.53, 933.56 and 396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.53, 933.56 and 396.74 is: 547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.53 : 933.56 = 396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.53/933.56 = 396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.53x = 933.56 × 396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.53x = 370,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,373.94/676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.46

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