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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.01, 927.60 and 406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.01, 927.60 and 406.60 is: 561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.01 : 927.60 = 406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.01/927.60 = 406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.01x = 927.60 × 406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.01x = 377,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,157.52/672.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.24

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