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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.03, 925.79 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.03, 925.79 and 391.16 is: 539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.03 : 925.79 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.03/925.79 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.03x = 925.79 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.03x = 362,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,132.38/671.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.66

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