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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.95, 927.30 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.95, 927.30 and 392.38 is: 541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.95 : 927.30 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.95/927.30 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.95x = 927.30 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.95x = 363,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,853.97/671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.49

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