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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.09, 927.47 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.09, 927.47 and 373.34 is: 515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.09 : 927.47 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.09/927.47 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.09x = 927.47 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.09x = 346,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,257.01/672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.19

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