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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 927.47 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 927.47 and 377.34 is: 520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 927.47 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/927.47 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 927.47 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 349,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,972.09/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.73

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