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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.36, 929.24 and 378.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.36, 929.24 and 378.61 is: 522.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.36 : 929.24 = 378.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.36/929.24 = 378.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.36x = 929.24 × 378.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.36x = 351,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,819.56/673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.48

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