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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.56, 933.59 and 392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.56, 933.59 and 392.94 is: 542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.56 : 933.59 = 392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.56/933.59 = 392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.56x = 933.59 × 392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.56x = 366,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,838.22/676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.21

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