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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.42, 926.59 and 372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.42, 926.59 and 372.69 is: 514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.42 : 926.59 = 372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.42/926.59 = 372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.42x = 926.59 × 372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.42x = 345,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,329.90/671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.33

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