Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 926 and 376.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 671, 926 and 376.28 is: 519.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671 : 926 = 376.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671/926 = 376.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671x = 926 × 376.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671x = 348,435.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,435.28/671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519.28
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