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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 927.52 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 927.52 and 377.44 is: 520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 927.52 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/927.52 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 927.52 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 350,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,079.89/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.86

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