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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.13, 927.56 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.13, 927.56 and 392.32 is: 541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.13 : 927.56 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.13/927.56 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.13x = 927.56 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.13x = 363,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,897.53/672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.41

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