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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.36, 926.64 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.36, 926.64 and 409.52 is: 565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.36 : 926.64 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.36/926.64 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.36x = 926.64 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.36x = 379,477.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,477.61/671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.24

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