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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.04, 927.08 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.04, 927.08 and 392.18 is: 541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.04 : 927.08 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.04/927.08 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.04x = 927.08 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.04x = 363,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,582.23/672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.01

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