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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 927.74 and 377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 927.74 and 377.62 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 927.74 = 377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/927.74 = 377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 927.74 × 377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 350,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,333.18/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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