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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.21, 928.98 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.21, 928.98 and 374.49 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.21 : 928.98 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.21/928.98 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.21x = 928.98 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.21x = 347,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,897.20/673.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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