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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 929.70 and 393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 929.70 and 393.87 is: 543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 929.70 = 393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/929.70 = 393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 929.70 × 393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 366,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,180.94/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.60

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