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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.90, 927.22 and 377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.90, 927.22 and 377.17 is: 520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.90 : 927.22 = 377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.90/927.22 = 377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.90x = 927.22 × 377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.90x = 349,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,719.57/671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.49

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