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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.83, 927.18 and 377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.83, 927.18 and 377.18 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.83 : 927.18 = 377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.83/927.18 = 377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.83x = 927.18 × 377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.83x = 349,713.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,713.75/671.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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