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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.87, 927.23 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.87, 927.23 and 377.16 is: 520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.87 : 927.23 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.87/927.23 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.87x = 927.23 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.87x = 349,712.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,712.18/671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.51

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