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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.89, 928.58 and 374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.89, 928.58 and 374.13 is: 516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.89 : 928.58 = 374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.89/928.58 = 374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.89x = 928.58 × 374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.89x = 347,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,407.76/672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.30

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