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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.43, 929.18 and 393.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.43, 929.18 and 393.69 is: 543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.43 : 929.18 = 393.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.43/929.18 = 393.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.43x = 929.18 × 393.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.43x = 365,806.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,806.91/673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.20

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