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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.54, 926.62 and 387.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.54, 926.62 and 387.94 is: 535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.54 : 926.62 = 387.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.54/926.62 = 387.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.54x = 926.62 × 387.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.54x = 359,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,472.96/671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.30

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