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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.32, 929.24 and 378.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.32, 929.24 and 378.66 is: 522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.32 : 929.24 = 378.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.32/929.24 = 378.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.32x = 929.24 × 378.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.32x = 351,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,866.02/673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.58

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