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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 926.63 and 376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 926.63 and 376.73 is: 519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 926.63 = 376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/926.63 = 376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 926.63 × 376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 349,089.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,089.32/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.85

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