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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.32, 926.54 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.32, 926.54 and 391.72 is: 540.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.32 : 926.54 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.32/926.54 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.32x = 926.54 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.32x = 362,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,939.97/671.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.64

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