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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.70, 929.56 and 393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.70, 929.56 and 393.88 is: 543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.70 : 929.56 = 393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.70/929.56 = 393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.70x = 929.56 × 393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.70x = 366,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,134.00/673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.47

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