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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.81, 929.86 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.81, 929.86 and 379.08 is: 523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.81 : 929.86 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.81/929.86 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.81x = 929.86 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.81x = 352,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,486.68/673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.12

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