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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.73, 928.39 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.73, 928.39 and 378.02 is: 521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.73 : 928.39 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.73/928.39 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.73x = 928.39 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.73x = 350,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,949.99/672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.68

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