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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.17, 926.27 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.17, 926.27 and 376.48 is: 519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.17 : 926.27 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.17/926.27 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.17x = 926.27 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.17x = 348,722.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,722.13/671.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.57

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