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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 929.37 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 929.37 and 393.66 is: 543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 929.37 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/929.37 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 929.37 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 365,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,857.27/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.31

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