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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.91, 934.20 and 397.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.91, 934.20 and 397.23 is: 548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.91 : 934.20 = 397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.91/934.20 = 397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.91x = 934.20 × 397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.91x = 371,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,092.27/676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.22

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