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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.05, 927.41 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.05, 927.41 and 373.29 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.05 : 927.41 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.05/927.41 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.05x = 927.41 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.05x = 346,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,191.01/672.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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