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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.32, 928.98 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.32, 928.98 and 393.48 is: 542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.32 : 928.98 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.32/928.98 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.32x = 928.98 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.32x = 365,535.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,535.05/673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.88

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