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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.55, 926.73 and 372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.55, 926.73 and 372.81 is: 514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.55 : 926.73 = 372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.55/926.73 = 372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.55x = 926.73 × 372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.55x = 345,494.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,494.21/671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.47

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