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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.01, 928.74 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.01, 928.74 and 378.28 is: 522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.01 : 928.74 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.01/928.74 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.01x = 928.74 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.01x = 351,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,323.77/673.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.02

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