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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.32, 929.08 and 378.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.32, 929.08 and 378.53 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.32 : 929.08 = 378.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.32/929.08 = 378.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.32x = 929.08 × 378.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.32x = 351,682.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,682.76/673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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