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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.02, 927.40 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.02, 927.40 and 377.30 is: 520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.02 : 927.40 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.02/927.40 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.02x = 927.40 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.02x = 349,908.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,908.02/672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.68

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