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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.02, 927.42 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.02, 927.42 and 392.21 is: 541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.02 : 927.42 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.02/927.42 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.02x = 927.42 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.02x = 363,743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,743.40/672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.27

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