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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.77, 928.46 and 378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.77, 928.46 and 378.04 is: 521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.77 : 928.46 = 378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.77/928.46 = 378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.77x = 928.46 × 378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.77x = 350,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,995.02/672.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.72

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