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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.75, 929.56 and 378.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.75, 929.56 and 378.97 is: 522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.75 : 929.56 = 378.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.75/929.56 = 378.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.75x = 929.56 × 378.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.75x = 352,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,275.35/673.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.86

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