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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.73, 929.76 and 393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.73, 929.76 and 393.99 is: 543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.73 : 929.76 = 393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.73/929.76 = 393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.73x = 929.76 × 393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.73x = 366,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,316.14/673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.71

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