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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 929.43 and 378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 929.43 and 378.80 is: 522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 929.43 = 378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/929.43 = 378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 929.43 × 378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 352,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,063.44/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.67

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