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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.40, 926.56 and 391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.40, 926.56 and 391.59 is: 540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.40 : 926.56 = 391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.40/926.56 = 391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.40x = 926.56 × 391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.40x = 362,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,827.36/671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.41

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