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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.71, 928.33 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.71, 928.33 and 373.95 is: 516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.71 : 928.33 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.71/928.33 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.71x = 928.33 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.71x = 347,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,148.07/672.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.05

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