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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.52, 928.08 and 377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.52, 928.08 and 377.81 is: 521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.52 : 928.08 = 377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.52/928.08 = 377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.52x = 928.08 × 377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.52x = 350,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,633.26/672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.37

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