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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.25, 926.33 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.25, 926.33 and 391.68 is: 540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.25 : 926.33 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.25/926.33 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.25x = 926.33 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.25x = 362,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,824.93/671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.52

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