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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.56, 926.67 and 391.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.56, 926.67 and 391.85 is: 540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.56 : 926.67 = 391.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.56/926.67 = 391.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.56x = 926.67 × 391.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.56x = 363,115.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,115.64/671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.70

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