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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.57, 929.42 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.57, 929.42 and 378.78 is: 522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.57 : 929.42 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.57/929.42 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.57x = 929.42 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.57x = 352,045.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,045.71/673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.66

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