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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 927.57 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 927.57 and 377.37 is: 520.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 927.57 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/927.57 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 927.57 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 350,037.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,037.09/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.89

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