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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.98, 928.71 and 378.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.98, 928.71 and 378.25 is: 521.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.98 : 928.71 = 378.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.98/928.71 = 378.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.98x = 928.71 × 378.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.98x = 351,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,282.24/672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.98

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