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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 929.87 and 379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 929.87 and 379.13 is: 523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 929.87 = 379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/929.87 = 379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 929.87 × 379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 352,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,541.61/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.18

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