Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.52, 928 and 377.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 672.52, 928 and 377.76 is: 521.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672.52 : 928 = 377.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672.52/928 = 377.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672.52x = 928 × 377.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672.52x = 350,561.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,561.28/672.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521.27
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