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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.17, 926.23 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.17, 926.23 and 376.51 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.17 : 926.23 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.17/926.23 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.17x = 926.23 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.17x = 348,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,731.60/671.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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