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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.75, 927.32 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.75, 927.32 and 391.88 is: 540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.75 : 927.32 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.75/927.32 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.75x = 927.32 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.75x = 363,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,398.52/671.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.97

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