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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.83, 929.82 and 394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.83, 929.82 and 394.05 is: 543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.83 : 929.82 = 394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.83/929.82 = 394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.83x = 929.82 × 394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.83x = 366,395.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,395.57/673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.75

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