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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.78, 927.06 and 377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.78, 927.06 and 377.05 is: 520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.78 : 927.06 = 377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.78/927.06 = 377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.78x = 927.06 × 377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.78x = 349,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,547.97/671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.33

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