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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.94, 927.20 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.94, 927.20 and 373.17 is: 514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.94 : 927.20 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.94/927.20 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.94x = 927.20 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.94x = 346,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,001.36/671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.93

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