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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.40, 929.23 and 378.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.40, 929.23 and 378.61 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.40 : 929.23 = 378.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.40/929.23 = 378.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.40x = 929.23 × 378.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.40x = 351,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,815.77/673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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