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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.37, 927.79 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.37, 927.79 and 377.63 is: 521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.37 : 927.79 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.37/927.79 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.37x = 927.79 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.37x = 350,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,361.34/672.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.08

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