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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.45, 926.61 and 372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.45, 926.61 and 372.71 is: 514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.45 : 926.61 = 372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.45/926.61 = 372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.45x = 926.61 × 372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.45x = 345,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,356.81/671.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.34

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