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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.82, 927.14 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.82, 927.14 and 377.08 is: 520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.82 : 927.14 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.82/927.14 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.82x = 927.14 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.82x = 349,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,605.95/671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.39

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