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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.46, 926.50 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.46, 926.50 and 376.68 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.46 : 926.50 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.46/926.50 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.46x = 926.50 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.46x = 348,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,994.02/671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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