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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 926.88 and 391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 926.88 and 391.83 is: 540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 926.88 = 391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/926.88 = 391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 926.88 × 391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 363,179.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,179.39/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.83

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