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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 929.21 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 929.21 and 393.48 is: 543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 929.21 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/929.21 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 929.21 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 365,628.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,628.85/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.15

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