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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.92, 928.58 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.92, 928.58 and 378.24 is: 521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.92 : 928.58 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.92/928.58 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.92x = 928.58 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.92x = 351,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,226.10/672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.94

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