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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.51, 926.78 and 376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.51, 926.78 and 376.79 is: 520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.51 : 926.78 = 376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.51/926.78 = 376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.51x = 926.78 × 376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.51x = 349,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,194.92/671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.02

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