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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.40, 926.52 and 372.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.40, 926.52 and 372.62 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.40 : 926.52 = 372.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.40/926.52 = 372.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.40x = 926.52 × 372.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.40x = 345,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,239.88/671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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