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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.01, 926.14 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.01, 926.14 and 391.24 is: 539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.01 : 926.14 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.01/926.14 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.01x = 926.14 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.01x = 362,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,338.38/671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.99

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