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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.01, 926 and 391.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.01, 926 and 391.41 is: 540.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.01 : 926 = 391.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.01/926 = 391.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.01x = 926 × 391.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.01x = 362,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,445.66/671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.15

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