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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.33, 926.56 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.33, 926.56 and 391.73 is: 540.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.33 : 926.56 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.33/926.56 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.33x = 926.56 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.33x = 362,959.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,959.39/671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.66

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