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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.12, 926.18 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.12, 926.18 and 376.40 is: 519.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.12 : 926.18 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.12/926.18 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.12x = 926.18 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.12x = 348,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,617.41/671.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.46

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