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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.69, 929.70 and 378.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.69, 929.70 and 378.97 is: 522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.69 : 929.70 = 378.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.69/929.70 = 378.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.69x = 929.70 × 378.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.69x = 352,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,328.41/673.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.98

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