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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.20, 926.31 and 376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.20, 926.31 and 376.53 is: 519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.20 : 926.31 = 376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.20/926.31 = 376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.20x = 926.31 × 376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.20x = 348,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,783.50/671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.64

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