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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.65, 929.66 and 378.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.65, 929.66 and 378.95 is: 522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.65 : 929.66 = 378.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.65/929.66 = 378.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.65x = 929.66 × 378.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.65x = 352,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,288.11/673.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.95

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