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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.98, 927.33 and 377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.98, 927.33 and 377.27 is: 520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.98 : 927.33 = 377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.98/927.33 = 377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.98x = 927.33 × 377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.98x = 349,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,853.79/671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.63

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