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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.42, 929.29 and 378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.42, 929.29 and 378.68 is: 522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.42 : 929.29 = 378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.42/929.29 = 378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.42x = 929.29 × 378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.42x = 351,901.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,901.64/673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.56

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