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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.11, 928.97 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.11, 928.97 and 378.38 is: 522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.11 : 928.97 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.11/928.97 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.11x = 928.97 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.11x = 351,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,499.97/673.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.21

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