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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 926.94 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 926.94 and 377.01 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 926.94 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/926.94 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 926.94 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 349,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,465.65/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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