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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.23, 927.62 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.23, 927.62 and 377.46 is: 520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.23 : 927.62 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.23/927.62 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.23x = 927.62 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.23x = 350,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,139.45/672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.86

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