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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.03, 926.01 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.03, 926.01 and 391.32 is: 540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.03 : 926.01 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.03/926.01 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.03x = 926.01 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.03x = 362,366.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,366.23/671.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.02

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