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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.29, 926.38 and 376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.29, 926.38 and 376.57 is: 519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.29 : 926.38 = 376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.29/926.38 = 376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.29x = 926.38 × 376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.29x = 348,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,840.40/671.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.66

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