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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.97, 930.29 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.97, 930.29 and 394.27 is: 544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.97 : 930.29 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.97/930.29 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.97x = 930.29 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.97x = 366,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,781.14/673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.21

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