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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.42, 926.43 and 391.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.42, 926.43 and 391.61 is: 540.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.42 : 926.43 = 391.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.42/926.43 = 391.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.42x = 926.43 × 391.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.42x = 362,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,799.25/671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.35

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