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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.81, 934.20 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.81, 934.20 and 397.12 is: 548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.81 : 934.20 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.81/934.20 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.81x = 934.20 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.81x = 370,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,989.50/676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.14

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