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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.15, 928.96 and 378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.15, 928.96 and 378.41 is: 522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.15 : 928.96 = 378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.15/928.96 = 378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.15x = 928.96 × 378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.15x = 351,527.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,527.75/673.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.21

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