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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.31, 926.39 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.31, 926.39 and 372.54 is: 514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.31 : 926.39 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.31/926.39 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.31x = 926.39 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.31x = 345,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,118.72/671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.10

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