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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.83, 929.99 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.83, 929.99 and 394.23 is: 544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.83 : 929.99 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.83/929.99 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.83x = 929.99 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.83x = 366,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,629.96/673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.10

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