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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.21, 928.96 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.21, 928.96 and 393.36 is: 542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.21 : 928.96 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.21/928.96 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.21x = 928.96 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.21x = 365,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,415.71/673.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.80

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