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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.41, 926.57 and 391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.41, 926.57 and 391.82 is: 540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.41 : 926.57 = 391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.41/926.57 = 391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.41x = 926.57 × 391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.41x = 363,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,048.66/671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.73

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