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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.96, 929.94 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.96, 929.94 and 394.18 is: 543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.96 : 929.94 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.96/929.94 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.96x = 929.94 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.96x = 366,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,563.75/673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.90

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