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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.90, 927.16 and 377.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.90, 927.16 and 377.11 is: 520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.90 : 927.16 = 377.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.90/927.16 = 377.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.90x = 927.16 × 377.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.90x = 349,641.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,641.31/671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.38

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