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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 929.53 and 378.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 929.53 and 378.98 is: 522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 929.53 = 378.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/929.53 = 378.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 929.53 × 378.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 352,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,273.28/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.96

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