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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 926.80 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 926.80 and 391.92 is: 540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 926.80 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/926.80 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 926.80 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 363,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,231.46/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.91

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