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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.90, 929.88 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.90, 929.88 and 379.24 is: 523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.90 : 929.88 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.90/929.88 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.90x = 929.88 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.90x = 352,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,647.69/673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.29

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