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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.21, 927.64 and 377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.21, 927.64 and 377.45 is: 520.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.21 : 927.64 = 377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.21/927.64 = 377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.21x = 927.64 × 377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.21x = 350,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,131.19/672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.87

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