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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.86, 929.70 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.86, 929.70 and 394.02 is: 543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.86 : 929.70 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.86/929.70 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.86x = 929.70 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.86x = 366,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,320.39/673.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.61

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