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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.92, 927.23 and 377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.92, 927.23 and 377.18 is: 520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.92 : 927.23 = 377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.92/927.23 = 377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.92x = 927.23 × 377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.92x = 349,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,728.92/671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.49

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