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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.36, 926.48 and 376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.36, 926.48 and 376.61 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.36 : 926.48 = 376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.36/926.48 = 376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.36x = 926.48 × 376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.36x = 348,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,917.94/671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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