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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.20, 929.13 and 393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.20, 929.13 and 393.60 is: 543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.20 : 929.13 = 393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.20/929.13 = 393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.20x = 929.13 × 393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.20x = 365,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,705.57/673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.23

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