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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.44, 929.28 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.44, 929.28 and 378.72 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.44 : 929.28 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.44/929.28 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.44x = 929.28 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.44x = 351,936.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,936.92/673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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