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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.33, 926.40 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.33, 926.40 and 376.55 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.33 : 926.40 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.33/926.40 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.33x = 926.40 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.33x = 348,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,835.92/671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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