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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.16, 927.58 and 377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.16, 927.58 and 377.43 is: 520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.16 : 927.58 = 377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.16/927.58 = 377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.16x = 927.58 × 377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.16x = 350,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,096.52/672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.85

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