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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.15, 927.51 and 377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.15, 927.51 and 377.42 is: 520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.15 : 927.51 = 377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.15/927.51 = 377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.15x = 927.51 × 377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.15x = 350,056.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,056.19/672.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.80

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