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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 929.72 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 929.72 and 378.96 is: 522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 929.72 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/929.72 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 929.72 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 352,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,326.69/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.99

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