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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 929.41 and 393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 929.41 and 393.96 is: 543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 929.41 = 393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/929.41 = 393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 929.41 × 393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 366,150.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,150.86/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.48

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