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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.25, 926.38 and 372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.25, 926.38 and 372.59 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.25 : 926.38 = 372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.25/926.38 = 372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.25x = 926.38 × 372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.25x = 345,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,159.23/671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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