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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.26, 926.41 and 376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.26, 926.41 and 376.58 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.26 : 926.41 = 376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.26/926.41 = 376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.26x = 926.41 × 376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.26x = 348,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,867.48/671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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