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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.21, 927.72 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.21, 927.72 and 377.55 is: 521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.21 : 927.72 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.21/927.72 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.21x = 927.72 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.21x = 350,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,260.69/672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.06

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