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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.22, 926.26 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.22, 926.26 and 368.38 is: 508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.22 : 926.26 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.22/926.26 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.22x = 926.26 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.22x = 341,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,209.19/671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.34

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