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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.27, 927.65 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.27, 927.65 and 373.50 is: 515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.27 : 927.65 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.27/927.65 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.27x = 927.65 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.27x = 346,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,477.28/672.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.39

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