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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.66, 926.84 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.66, 926.84 and 372.90 is: 514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.66 : 926.84 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.66/926.84 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.66x = 926.84 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.66x = 345,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,618.64/671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.57

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