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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 927.86 and 377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 927.86 and 377.62 is: 521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 927.86 = 377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/927.86 = 377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 927.86 × 377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 350,378.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,378.49/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.12

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