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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.40, 926.42 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.40, 926.42 and 376.62 is: 519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.40 : 926.42 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.40/926.42 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.40x = 926.42 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.40x = 348,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,908.30/671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.67

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