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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.81, 929.94 and 379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.81, 929.94 and 379.09 is: 523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.81 : 929.94 = 379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.81/929.94 = 379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.81x = 929.94 × 379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.81x = 352,530.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,530.95/673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.19

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