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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.56, 929.55 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.56, 929.55 and 378.84 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.56 : 929.55 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.56/929.55 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.56x = 929.55 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.56x = 352,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,150.72/673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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