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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.26, 926.31 and 391.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.26, 926.31 and 391.54 is: 540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.26 : 926.31 = 391.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.26/926.31 = 391.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.26x = 926.31 × 391.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.26x = 362,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,687.42/671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.31

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