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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.58, 926.83 and 376.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.58, 926.83 and 376.87 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.58 : 926.83 = 376.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.58/926.83 = 376.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.58x = 926.83 × 376.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.58x = 349,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,295.35/671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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