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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.45, 929.42 and 378.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.45, 929.42 and 378.79 is: 522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.45 : 929.42 = 378.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.45/929.42 = 378.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.45x = 929.42 × 378.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.45x = 352,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,055.00/673.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.76

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