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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.10, 927.55 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.10, 927.55 and 377.38 is: 520.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.10 : 927.55 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.10/927.55 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.10x = 927.55 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.10x = 350,038.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,038.82/672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.81

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