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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.55, 928.12 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.55, 928.12 and 377.91 is: 521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.55 : 928.12 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.55/928.12 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.55x = 928.12 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.55x = 350,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,743.94/672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.52

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