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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.54, 928.13 and 377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.54, 928.13 and 377.81 is: 521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.54 : 928.13 = 377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.54/928.13 = 377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.54x = 928.13 × 377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.54x = 350,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,658.97/672.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.39

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