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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 928.14 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 928.14 and 373.82 is: 515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 928.14 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/928.14 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 928.14 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 346,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,959.62/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.85

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