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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.96, 927.31 and 377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.96, 927.31 and 377.23 is: 520.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.96 : 927.31 = 377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.96/927.31 = 377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.96x = 927.31 × 377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.96x = 349,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,808.34/671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.58

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