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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 929.58 and 378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 929.58 and 378.93 is: 522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 929.58 = 378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/929.58 = 378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 929.58 × 378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 352,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,245.75/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.94

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