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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 928.62 and 378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 928.62 and 378.15 is: 521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 928.62 = 378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/928.62 = 378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 928.62 × 378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 351,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,157.65/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.86

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