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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.49, 926.69 and 376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.49, 926.69 and 376.73 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.49 : 926.69 = 376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.49/926.69 = 376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.49x = 926.69 × 376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.49x = 349,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,111.92/671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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