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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.39, 927.92 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.39, 927.92 and 373.65 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.39 : 927.92 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.39/927.92 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.39x = 927.92 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.39x = 346,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,716.84/672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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