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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.69, 928.28 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.69, 928.28 and 377.96 is: 521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.69 : 928.28 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.69/928.28 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.69x = 928.28 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.69x = 350,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,846.18/672.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.56

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