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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.46, 927.99 and 373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.46, 927.99 and 373.71 is: 515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.46 : 927.99 = 373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.46/927.99 = 373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.46x = 927.99 × 373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.46x = 346,795.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,795.96/672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.71

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