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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.06, 927.39 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.06, 927.39 and 377.31 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.06 : 927.39 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.06/927.39 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.06x = 927.39 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.06x = 349,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,913.52/672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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