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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.32, 926.39 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.32, 926.39 and 376.62 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.32 : 926.39 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.32/926.39 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.32x = 926.39 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.32x = 348,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,897.00/671.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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