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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.55, 926.66 and 391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.55, 926.66 and 391.74 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.55 : 926.66 = 391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.55/926.66 = 391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.55x = 926.66 × 391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.55x = 363,009.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,009.79/671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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