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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.35, 929.27 and 378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.35, 929.27 and 378.68 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.35 : 929.27 = 378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.35/929.27 = 378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.35x = 929.27 × 378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.35x = 351,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,892.26/673.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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