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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.78, 928.46 and 378.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.78, 928.46 and 378.06 is: 521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.78 : 928.46 = 378.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.78/928.46 = 378.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.78x = 928.46 × 378.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.78x = 351,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,013.59/672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.74

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