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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.85, 927.02 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.85, 927.02 and 377.01 is: 520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.85 : 927.02 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.85/927.02 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.85x = 927.02 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.85x = 349,493.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,493.93/671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.20

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