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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.82, 927.08 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.82, 927.08 and 377.12 is: 520.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.82 : 927.08 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.82/927.08 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.82x = 927.08 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.82x = 349,620.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,620.41/671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.41

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