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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.51, 927.98 and 377.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.51, 927.98 and 377.71 is: 521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.51 : 927.98 = 377.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.51/927.98 = 377.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.51x = 927.98 × 377.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.51x = 350,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,503.12/672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.19

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