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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 929.60 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 929.60 and 378.84 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 929.60 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/929.60 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 929.60 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 352,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,167.77/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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