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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.05, 927.50 and 377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.05, 927.50 and 377.41 is: 520.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.05 : 927.50 = 377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.05/927.50 = 377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.05x = 927.50 × 377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.05x = 350,047.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,047.43/672.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.87

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