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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.36, 926.48 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.36, 926.48 and 368.56 is: 508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.36 : 926.48 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.36/926.48 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.36x = 926.48 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.36x = 341,463.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,463.47/671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.61

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