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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.37, 926.53 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.37, 926.53 and 376.65 is: 519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.37 : 926.53 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.37/926.53 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.37x = 926.53 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.37x = 348,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,977.52/671.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.80

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