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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.38, 927.94 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.38, 927.94 and 373.72 is: 515.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.38 : 927.94 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.38/927.94 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.38x = 927.94 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.38x = 346,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,786.48/672.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.76

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