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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.93, 927.35 and 377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.93, 927.35 and 377.29 is: 520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.93 : 927.35 = 377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.93/927.35 = 377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.93x = 927.35 × 377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.93x = 349,880.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,880.57/671.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.71

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