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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.27, 927.65 and 377.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.27, 927.65 and 377.53 is: 520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.27 : 927.65 = 377.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.27/927.65 = 377.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.27x = 927.65 × 377.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.27x = 350,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,214.33/672.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.95

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