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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.21, 927.66 and 373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.21, 927.66 and 373.49 is: 515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.21 : 927.66 = 373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.21/927.66 = 373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.21x = 927.66 × 373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.21x = 346,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,469.72/672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.42

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