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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.01, 927.48 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.01, 927.48 and 392.24 is: 541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.01 : 927.48 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.01/927.48 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.01x = 927.48 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.01x = 363,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,800.50/672.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.36

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