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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.74, 929.74 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.74, 929.74 and 379 is: 523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.74 : 929.74 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.74/929.74 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.74x = 929.74 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.74x = 352,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,371.46/673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.01

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