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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.95, 927.39 and 392.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.95, 927.39 and 392.23 is: 541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.95 : 927.39 = 392.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.95/927.39 = 392.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.95x = 927.39 × 392.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.95x = 363,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,750.18/671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.34

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