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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.47, 926.62 and 376.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.47, 926.62 and 376.81 is: 519.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.47 : 926.62 = 376.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.47/926.62 = 376.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.47x = 926.62 × 376.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.47x = 349,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,159.68/671.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.99

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