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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.98, 928.72 and 378.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.98, 928.72 and 378.35 is: 522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.98 : 928.72 = 378.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.98/928.72 = 378.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.98x = 928.72 × 378.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.98x = 351,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,374.68/672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.12

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