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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.98, 928.69 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.98, 928.69 and 378.27 is: 522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.98 : 928.69 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.98/928.69 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.98x = 928.69 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.98x = 351,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,294.62/672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.00

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