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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 928.21 and 377.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 928.21 and 377.90 is: 521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 928.21 = 377.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/928.21 = 377.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 928.21 × 377.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 350,769.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,769.16/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.51

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