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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.72, 928.26 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.72, 928.26 and 378 is: 521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.72 : 928.26 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.72/928.26 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.72x = 928.26 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.72x = 350,882.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,882.28/672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.59

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