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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.86, 927.06 and 392.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.86, 927.06 and 392.05 is: 540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.86 : 927.06 = 392.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.86/927.06 = 392.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.86x = 927.06 × 392.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.86x = 363,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,453.87/671.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.97

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