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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 927.79 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 927.79 and 373.60 is: 515.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 927.79 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/927.79 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 927.79 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 346,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,622.34/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.53

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