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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.13, 927.57 and 377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.13, 927.57 and 377.39 is: 520.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.13 : 927.57 = 377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.13/927.57 = 377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.13x = 927.57 × 377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.13x = 350,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,049.12/672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.81

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