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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.56, 928.17 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.56, 928.17 and 377.87 is: 521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.56 : 928.17 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.56/928.17 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.56x = 928.17 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.56x = 350,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,727.60/672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.48

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