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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.31, 929.13 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.31, 929.13 and 378.56 is: 522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.31 : 929.13 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.31/929.13 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.31x = 929.13 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.31x = 351,731.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,731.45/673.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.39

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