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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.39, 927.94 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.39, 927.94 and 377.68 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.39 : 927.94 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.39/927.94 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.39x = 927.94 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.39x = 350,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,459.74/672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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