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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 929.16 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 929.16 and 378.60 is: 522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 929.16 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/929.16 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 929.16 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 351,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,779.98/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.41

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