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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 933.41 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 933.41 and 396.88 is: 547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 933.41 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/933.41 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 933.41 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 370,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,450.42/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.50

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