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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.57, 928.16 and 377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.57, 928.16 and 377.83 is: 521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.57 : 928.16 = 377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.57/928.16 = 377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.57x = 928.16 × 377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.57x = 350,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,687.38/672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.41

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