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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.42, 929.22 and 393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.42, 929.22 and 393.70 is: 543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.42 : 929.22 = 393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.42/929.22 = 393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.42x = 929.22 × 393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.42x = 365,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,833.91/673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.25

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