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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.56, 933.78 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.56, 933.78 and 396.92 is: 547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.56 : 933.78 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.56/933.78 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.56x = 933.78 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.56x = 370,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,635.96/676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.82

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