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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.03, 928.83 and 378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.03, 928.83 and 378.39 is: 522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.03 : 928.83 = 378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.03/928.83 = 378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.03x = 928.83 × 378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.03x = 351,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,459.98/673.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.21

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