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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.01, 928.48 and 393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.01, 928.48 and 393.15 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.01 : 928.48 = 393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.01/928.48 = 393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.01x = 928.48 × 393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.01x = 365,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,035.15/673.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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