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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.16, 926.22 and 391.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.16, 926.22 and 391.57 is: 540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.16 : 926.22 = 391.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.16/926.22 = 391.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.16x = 926.22 × 391.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.16x = 362,679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,679.97/671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.38

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