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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 928.92 and 393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 928.92 and 393.40 is: 542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 928.92 = 393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/928.92 = 393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 928.92 × 393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 365,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,437.13/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.87

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