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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.25, 926.40 and 391.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.25, 926.40 and 391.43 is: 540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.25 : 926.40 = 391.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.25/926.40 = 391.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.25x = 926.40 × 391.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.25x = 362,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,616.12/671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.21

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