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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.83, 928.47 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.83, 928.47 and 374.09 is: 516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.83 : 928.47 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.83/928.47 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.83x = 928.47 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.83x = 347,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,333.33/672.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.23

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