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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.45, 928.03 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.45, 928.03 and 373.74 is: 515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.45 : 928.03 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.45/928.03 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.45x = 928.03 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.45x = 346,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,843.44/672.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.79

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