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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.29, 929.12 and 378.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.29, 929.12 and 378.58 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.29 : 929.12 = 378.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.29/929.12 = 378.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.29x = 929.12 × 378.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.29x = 351,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,741.60/673.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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