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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 927.36 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 927.36 and 396.16 is: 546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 927.36 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/927.36 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 927.36 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 367,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,382.94/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.70

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