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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.21, 925.94 and 391.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.21, 925.94 and 391.37 is: 539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.21 : 925.94 = 391.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.21/925.94 = 391.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.21x = 925.94 × 391.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.21x = 362,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,388.43/671.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.91

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