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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.26, 929.01 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.26, 929.01 and 378.51 is: 522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.26 : 929.01 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.26/929.01 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.26x = 929.01 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.26x = 351,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,639.58/673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.29

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