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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.47, 929.38 and 378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.47, 929.38 and 378.74 is: 522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.47 : 929.38 = 378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.47/929.38 = 378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.47x = 929.38 × 378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.47x = 351,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,995.49/673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.66

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