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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.24, 926.45 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.24, 926.45 and 391.55 is: 540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.24 : 926.45 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.24/926.45 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.24x = 926.45 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.24x = 362,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,746.38/671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.41

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