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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.87, 927.17 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.87, 927.17 and 377.13 is: 520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.87 : 927.17 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.87/927.17 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.87x = 927.17 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.87x = 349,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,661.74/671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.43

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