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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.01, 927.42 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.01, 927.42 and 373.29 is: 515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.01 : 927.42 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.01/927.42 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.01x = 927.42 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.01x = 346,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,192.43/672.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.16

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