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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.08, 928.88 and 378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.08, 928.88 and 378.34 is: 522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.08 : 928.88 = 378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.08/928.88 = 378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.08x = 928.88 × 378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.08x = 351,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,432.46/673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.13

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