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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.45, 929.22 and 393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.45, 929.22 and 393.73 is: 543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.45 : 929.22 = 393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.45/929.22 = 393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.45x = 929.22 × 393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.45x = 365,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,861.79/673.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.26

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