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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.46, 926.55 and 391.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.46, 926.55 and 391.71 is: 540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.46 : 926.55 = 391.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.46/926.55 = 391.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.46x = 926.55 × 391.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.46x = 362,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,938.90/671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.52

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