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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.28, 927.66 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.28, 927.66 and 377.48 is: 520.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.28 : 927.66 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.28/927.66 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.28x = 927.66 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.28x = 350,173.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,173.10/672.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.87

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