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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.68, 928.32 and 377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.68, 928.32 and 377.97 is: 521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.68 : 928.32 = 377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.68/928.32 = 377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.68x = 928.32 × 377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.68x = 350,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,875.22/672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.61

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