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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.78, 927.08 and 392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.78, 927.08 and 392.09 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.78 : 927.08 = 392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.78/927.08 = 392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.78x = 927.08 × 392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.78x = 363,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,492.20/671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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