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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.58, 926.73 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.58, 926.73 and 391.77 is: 540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.58 : 926.73 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.58/926.73 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.58x = 926.73 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.58x = 363,065.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,065.01/671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.61

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