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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.32, 927.88 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.32, 927.88 and 377.68 is: 521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.32 : 927.88 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.32/927.88 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.32x = 927.88 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.32x = 350,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,441.72/672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.24

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