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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 927.03 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 927.03 and 392.16 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 927.03 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/927.03 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 927.03 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 363,544.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,544.08/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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