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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.67, 926.88 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.67, 926.88 and 391.92 is: 540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.67 : 926.88 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.67/926.88 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.67x = 926.88 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.67x = 363,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,262.81/671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.84

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