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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.71, 928.24 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.71, 928.24 and 377.93 is: 521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.71 : 928.24 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.71/928.24 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.71x = 928.24 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.71x = 350,809.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,809.74/672.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.49

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