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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.66, 926.82 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.66, 926.82 and 376.96 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.66 : 926.82 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.66/926.82 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.66x = 926.82 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.66x = 349,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,374.07/671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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