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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.39, 926.51 and 376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.39, 926.51 and 376.66 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.39 : 926.51 = 376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.39/926.51 = 376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.39x = 926.51 × 376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.39x = 348,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,977.08/671.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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