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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 927.10 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 927.10 and 391.94 is: 540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 927.10 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/927.10 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 927.10 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 363,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,367.57/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.92

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