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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.40, 926.55 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.40, 926.55 and 376.65 is: 519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.40 : 926.55 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.40/926.55 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.40x = 926.55 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.40x = 348,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,985.06/671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.79

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