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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.34, 927.80 and 377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.34, 927.80 and 377.61 is: 521.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.34 : 927.80 = 377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.34/927.80 = 377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.34x = 927.80 × 377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.34x = 350,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,346.56/672.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.09

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