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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 929.93 and 379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 929.93 and 379.14 is: 523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 929.93 = 379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/929.93 = 379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 929.93 × 379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 352,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,573.66/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.22

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