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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.12, 926.16 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.12, 926.16 and 395.12 is: 545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.12 : 926.16 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.12/926.16 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.12x = 926.16 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.12x = 365,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,944.34/671.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.27

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