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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.81, 927.15 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.81, 927.15 and 373.13 is: 514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.81 : 927.15 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.81/927.15 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.81x = 927.15 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.81x = 345,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,943.54/671.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.94

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