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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.23, 929.13 and 393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.23, 929.13 and 393.53 is: 543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.23 : 929.13 = 393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.23/929.13 = 393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.23x = 929.13 × 393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.23x = 365,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,642.85/673.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.12

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