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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.56, 929.51 and 378.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.56, 929.51 and 378.83 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.56 : 929.51 = 378.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.56/929.51 = 378.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.56x = 929.51 × 378.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.56x = 352,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,123.22/673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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