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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.41, 926.51 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.41, 926.51 and 391.73 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.41 : 926.51 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.41/926.51 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.41x = 926.51 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.41x = 362,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,935.17/671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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