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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 928.70 and 378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 928.70 and 378.26 is: 522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 928.70 = 378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/928.70 = 378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 928.70 × 378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 351,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,283.53/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.00

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