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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 926.57 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 926.57 and 391.77 is: 540.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 926.57 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/926.57 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 926.57 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 363,003.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,003.31/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.57

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