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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.02, 927.29 and 377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.02, 927.29 and 377.23 is: 520.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.02 : 927.29 = 377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.02/927.29 = 377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.02x = 927.29 × 377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.02x = 349,804.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,804.31/672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.53

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