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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 927.14 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 927.14 and 377.21 is: 520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 927.14 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/927.14 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 927.14 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 349,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,726.48/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.43

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