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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.08, 928.68 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.08, 928.68 and 393.12 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.08 : 928.68 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.08/928.68 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.08x = 928.68 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.08x = 365,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,082.68/673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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