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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.03, 928.74 and 378.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.03, 928.74 and 378.31 is: 522.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.03 : 928.74 = 378.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.03/928.74 = 378.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.03x = 928.74 × 378.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.03x = 351,351.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,351.63/673.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.04

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