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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.52, 929.36 and 378.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.52, 929.36 and 378.73 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.52 : 929.36 = 378.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.52/929.36 = 378.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.52x = 929.36 × 378.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.52x = 351,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,980.36/673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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