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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.63, 926.87 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.63, 926.87 and 376.88 is: 520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.63 : 926.87 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.63/926.87 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.63x = 926.87 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.63x = 349,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,312.25/671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.10

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