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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.75, 927.02 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.75, 927.02 and 392.18 is: 541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.75 : 927.02 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.75/927.02 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.75x = 927.02 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.75x = 363,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,558.70/671.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.21

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