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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.68, 933.72 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.68, 933.72 and 397 is: 547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.68 : 933.72 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.68/933.72 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.68x = 933.72 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.68x = 370,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,686.84/676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.80

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