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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.92, 934.31 and 397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.92, 934.31 and 397.17 is: 548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.92 : 934.31 = 397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.92/934.31 = 397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.92x = 934.31 × 397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.92x = 371,079.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,079.78/676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.19

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