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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.49, 929.40 and 378.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.49, 929.40 and 378.75 is: 522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.49 : 929.40 = 378.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.49/929.40 = 378.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.49x = 929.40 × 378.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.49x = 352,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,008.83/673.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.66

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