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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.51, 928.04 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.51, 928.04 and 377.79 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.51 : 928.04 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.51/928.04 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.51x = 928.04 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.51x = 350,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,602.34/672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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