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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.43, 927.95 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.43, 927.95 and 373.68 is: 515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.43 : 927.95 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.43/927.95 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.43x = 927.95 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.43x = 346,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,757.29/672.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.68

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