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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.18, 928.92 and 378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.18, 928.92 and 378.39 is: 522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.18 : 928.92 = 378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.18/928.92 = 378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.18x = 928.92 × 378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.18x = 351,494.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,494.04/673.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.14

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