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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.61, 926.82 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.61, 926.82 and 376.86 is: 520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.61 : 926.82 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.61/926.82 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.61x = 926.82 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.61x = 349,281.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,281.39/671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.07

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