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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.69, 926.98 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.69, 926.98 and 391.94 is: 540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.69 : 926.98 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.69/926.98 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.69x = 926.98 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.69x = 363,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,313.95/671.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.90

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