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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.33, 926.46 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.33, 926.46 and 391.52 is: 540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.33 : 926.46 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.33/926.46 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.33x = 926.46 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.33x = 362,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,725.73/671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.31

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