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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.94, 927.32 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.94, 927.32 and 373.23 is: 515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.94 : 927.32 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.94/927.32 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.94x = 927.32 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.94x = 346,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,101.78/671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.08

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