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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 929.97 and 379.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 929.97 and 379.21 is: 523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 929.97 = 379.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/929.97 = 379.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 929.97 × 379.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 352,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,650.19/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.28

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