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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 929.88 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 929.88 and 394.16 is: 543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 929.88 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/929.88 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 929.88 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 366,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,521.50/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.90

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