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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.34, 926.42 and 391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.34, 926.42 and 391.58 is: 540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.34 : 926.42 = 391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.34/926.42 = 391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.34x = 926.42 × 391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.34x = 362,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,767.54/671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.36

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