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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.57, 929.67 and 393.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.57, 929.67 and 393.81 is: 543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.57 : 929.67 = 393.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.57/929.67 = 393.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.57x = 929.67 × 393.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.57x = 366,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,113.34/673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.54

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