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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 929.57 and 393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 929.57 and 393.99 is: 543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 929.57 = 393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/929.57 = 393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 929.57 × 393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 366,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,241.28/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.72

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