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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.89, 928.63 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.89, 928.63 and 374.18 is: 516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.89 : 928.63 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.89/928.63 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.89x = 928.63 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.89x = 347,474.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,474.77/672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.39

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