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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.31, 927.78 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.31, 927.78 and 377.57 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.31 : 927.78 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.31/927.78 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.31x = 927.78 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.31x = 350,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,304.92/672.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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