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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.21, 926.27 and 391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.21, 926.27 and 391.49 is: 540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.21 : 926.27 = 391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.21/926.27 = 391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.21x = 926.27 × 391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.21x = 362,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,618.85/671.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.25

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