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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.50, 928.10 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.50, 928.10 and 377.80 is: 521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.50 : 928.10 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.50/928.10 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.50x = 928.10 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.50x = 350,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,636.18/672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.39

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