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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.51, 929.35 and 378.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.51, 929.35 and 378.71 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.51 : 929.35 = 378.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.51/929.35 = 378.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.51x = 929.35 × 378.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.51x = 351,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,954.14/673.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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