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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.22, 926.40 and 391.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.22, 926.40 and 391.54 is: 540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.22 : 926.40 = 391.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.22/926.40 = 391.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.22x = 926.40 × 391.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.22x = 362,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,722.66/671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.39

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