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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.89, 928.60 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.89, 928.60 and 378.16 is: 521.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.89 : 928.60 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.89/928.60 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.89x = 928.60 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.89x = 351,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,161.14/672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.87

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