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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.72, 929.82 and 379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.72, 929.82 and 379.06 is: 523.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.72 : 929.82 = 379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.72/929.82 = 379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.72x = 929.82 × 379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.72x = 352,457.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,457.57/673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.15

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