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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.14, 928.80 and 378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.14, 928.80 and 378.39 is: 522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.14 : 928.80 = 378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.14/928.80 = 378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.14x = 928.80 × 378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.14x = 351,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,448.63/673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.10

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