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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.82, 929.96 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.82, 929.96 and 379.10 is: 523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.82 : 929.96 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.82/929.96 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.82x = 929.96 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.82x = 352,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,547.84/673.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.21

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