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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 928.54 and 378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 928.54 and 378.12 is: 521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 928.54 = 378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/928.54 = 378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 928.54 × 378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 351,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,099.54/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.82

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