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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.23, 927.70 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.23, 927.70 and 377.52 is: 520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.23 : 927.70 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.23/927.70 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.23x = 927.70 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.23x = 350,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,225.30/672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.99

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