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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.42, 926.84 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.42, 926.84 and 391.92 is: 541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.42 : 926.84 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.42/926.84 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.42x = 926.84 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.42x = 363,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,247.13/671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.01

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