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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.82, 927.06 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.82, 927.06 and 377.13 is: 520.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.82 : 927.06 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.82/927.06 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.82x = 927.06 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.82x = 349,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,617.93/671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.41

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