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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.87, 929.94 and 379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.87, 929.94 and 379.14 is: 523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.87 : 929.94 = 379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.87/929.94 = 379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.87x = 929.94 × 379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.87x = 352,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,579.52/673.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.21

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