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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.72, 929.73 and 378.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.72, 929.73 and 378.99 is: 523.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.72 : 929.73 = 378.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.72/929.73 = 378.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.72x = 929.73 × 378.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.72x = 352,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,358.37/673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.00

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