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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.74, 927.05 and 377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.74, 927.05 and 377.03 is: 520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.74 : 927.05 = 377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.74/927.05 = 377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.74x = 927.05 × 377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.74x = 349,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,525.66/671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.33

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