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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.90, 934.22 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.90, 934.22 and 397.12 is: 548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.90 : 934.22 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.90/934.22 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.90x = 934.22 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.90x = 370,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,997.45/676.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.08

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