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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.98, 930.10 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.98, 930.10 and 371.16 is: 512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.98 : 930.10 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.98/930.10 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.98x = 930.10 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.98x = 345,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,216.38/673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.21

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