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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.87, 927.22 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.87, 927.22 and 377.15 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.87 : 927.22 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.87/927.22 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.87x = 927.22 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.87x = 349,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,702.40/671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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