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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 928.95 and 378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 928.95 and 378.46 is: 522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 928.95 = 378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/928.95 = 378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 928.95 × 378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 351,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,570.42/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.27

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