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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.74, 928.38 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.74, 928.38 and 373.98 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.74 : 928.38 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.74/928.38 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.74x = 928.38 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.74x = 347,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,190.65/672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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