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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.58, 926.79 and 376.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.58, 926.79 and 376.85 is: 520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.58 : 926.79 = 376.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.58/926.79 = 376.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.58x = 926.79 × 376.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.58x = 349,260.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,260.81/671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.06

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