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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.06, 925.99 and 372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.06, 925.99 and 372.29 is: 513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.06 : 925.99 = 372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.06/925.99 = 372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.06x = 925.99 × 372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.06x = 344,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,731.26/671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.71

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