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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.97, 927.34 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.97, 927.34 and 392.16 is: 541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.97 : 927.34 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.97/927.34 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.97x = 927.34 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.97x = 363,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,665.65/671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.19

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