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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.95, 927.30 and 373.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.95, 927.30 and 373.21 is: 515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.95 : 927.30 = 373.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.95/927.30 = 373.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.95x = 927.30 × 373.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.95x = 346,077.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,077.63/671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.03

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