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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.19, 925.90 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.19, 925.90 and 391.38 is: 539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.19 : 925.90 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.19/925.90 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.19x = 925.90 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.19x = 362,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,378.74/671.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.90

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