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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.57, 926.50 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.57, 926.50 and 387.80 is: 535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.57 : 926.50 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.57/926.50 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.57x = 926.50 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.57x = 359,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,290.13/671.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.00

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