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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.97, 928.77 and 378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.97, 928.77 and 378.34 is: 522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.97 : 928.77 = 378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.97/928.77 = 378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.97x = 928.77 × 378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.97x = 351,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,390.84/672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.15

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