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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.91, 927.21 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.91, 927.21 and 377.16 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.91 : 927.21 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.91/927.21 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.91x = 927.21 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.91x = 349,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,706.52/671.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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