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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.79, 929.91 and 379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.79, 929.91 and 379.05 is: 523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.79 : 929.91 = 379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.79/929.91 = 379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.79x = 929.91 × 379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.79x = 352,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,488.17/673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.14

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