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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.55, 929.57 and 378.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.55, 929.57 and 378.92 is: 522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.55 : 929.57 = 378.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.55/929.57 = 378.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.55x = 929.57 × 378.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.55x = 352,226.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,226.12/673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.94

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