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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.25, 927.66 and 377.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.25, 927.66 and 377.53 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.25 : 927.66 = 377.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.25/927.66 = 377.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.25x = 927.66 × 377.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.25x = 350,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,219.48/672.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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