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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.23, 926.24 and 376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.23, 926.24 and 376.46 is: 519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.23 : 926.24 = 376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.23/926.24 = 376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.23x = 926.24 × 376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.23x = 348,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,687.68/671.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.48

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