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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.31, 926.30 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.31, 926.30 and 387.72 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.31 : 926.30 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.31/926.30 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.31x = 926.30 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.31x = 359,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,146.01/671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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