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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 927.63 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 927.63 and 392.37 is: 541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 927.63 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/927.63 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 927.63 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 363,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,974.18/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.53

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