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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.43, 926.61 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.43, 926.61 and 376.71 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.43 : 926.61 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.43/926.61 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.43x = 926.61 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.43x = 349,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,063.25/671.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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