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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 926.14 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 926.14 and 372.38 is: 513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 926.14 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/926.14 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 926.14 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 344,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,876.01/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.87

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