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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 927.66 and 377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 927.66 and 377.50 is: 520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 927.66 = 377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/927.66 = 377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 927.66 × 377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 350,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,191.65/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.93

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