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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.24, 926.38 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.24, 926.38 and 376.51 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.24 : 926.38 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.24/926.38 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.24x = 926.38 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.24x = 348,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,793.06/671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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