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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.37, 929.34 and 393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.37, 929.34 and 393.62 is: 543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.37 : 929.34 = 393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.37/929.34 = 393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.37x = 929.34 × 393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.37x = 365,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,806.81/673.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.25

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