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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.99, 927.34 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.99, 927.34 and 377.26 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.99 : 927.34 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.99/927.34 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.99x = 927.34 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.99x = 349,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,845.03/671.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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