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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.94, 927.31 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.94, 927.31 and 377.21 is: 520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.94 : 927.31 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.94/927.31 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.94x = 927.31 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.94x = 349,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,785.03/671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.56

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