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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 929.57 and 374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 929.57 and 374.86 is: 517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 929.57 = 374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/929.57 = 374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 929.57 × 374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 348,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,455.28/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.29

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