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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.82, 928.43 and 378.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.82, 928.43 and 378.13 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.82 : 928.43 = 378.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.82/928.43 = 378.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.82x = 928.43 × 378.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.82x = 351,067.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,067.24/672.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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