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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 929.32 and 374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 929.32 and 374.72 is: 517.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 929.32 = 374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/929.32 = 374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 929.32 × 374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 348,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,234.79/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.14

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