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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.37, 929.19 and 374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.37, 929.19 and 374.61 is: 516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.37 : 929.19 = 374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.37/929.19 = 374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.37x = 929.19 × 374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.37x = 348,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,083.87/673.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.93

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