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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.58, 926.49 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.58, 926.49 and 391.72 is: 540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.58 : 926.49 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.58/926.49 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.58x = 926.49 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.58x = 362,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,924.66/671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.40

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