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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.48, 926.58 and 372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.48, 926.58 and 372.71 is: 514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.48 : 926.58 = 372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.48/926.58 = 372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.48x = 926.58 × 372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.48x = 345,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,344.06/671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.30

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