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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 929.67 and 378.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 929.67 and 378.83 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 929.67 = 378.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/929.67 = 378.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 929.67 × 378.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 352,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,188.37/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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