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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 929.95 and 379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 929.95 and 379.15 is: 523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 929.95 = 379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/929.95 = 379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 929.95 × 379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 352,590.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,590.54/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.22

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