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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.82, 927.03 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.82, 927.03 and 377.01 is: 520.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.82 : 927.03 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.82/927.03 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.82x = 927.03 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.82x = 349,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,499.58/671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.23

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