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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.53, 926.75 and 391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.53, 926.75 and 391.93 is: 540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.53 : 926.75 = 391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.53/926.75 = 391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.53x = 926.75 × 391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.53x = 363,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,221.13/671.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.89

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