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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.63, 926.84 and 372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.63, 926.84 and 372.86 is: 514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.63 : 926.84 = 372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.63/926.84 = 372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.63x = 926.84 × 372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.63x = 345,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,579.70/671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.54

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