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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.97, 928.59 and 378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.97, 928.59 and 378.22 is: 521.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.97 : 928.59 = 378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.97/928.59 = 378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.97x = 928.59 × 378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.97x = 351,211.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,211.31/672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.88

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