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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.96, 927.36 and 377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.96, 927.36 and 377.19 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.96 : 927.36 = 377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.96/927.36 = 377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.96x = 927.36 × 377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.96x = 349,790.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,790.92/671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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