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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.83, 926.96 and 391.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.83, 926.96 and 391.89 is: 540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.83 : 926.96 = 391.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.83/926.96 = 391.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.83x = 926.96 × 391.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.83x = 363,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,266.35/671.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.71

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