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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.29, 927.73 and 377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.29, 927.73 and 377.59 is: 521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.29 : 927.73 = 377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.29/927.73 = 377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.29x = 927.73 × 377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.29x = 350,301.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,301.57/672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.06

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