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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.75, 926.97 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.75, 926.97 and 391.96 is: 540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.75 : 926.97 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.75/926.97 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.75x = 926.97 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.75x = 363,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,329.64/671.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.87

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