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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.02, 927.41 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.02, 927.41 and 373.26 is: 515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.02 : 927.41 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.02/927.41 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.02x = 927.41 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.02x = 346,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,165.06/672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.11

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