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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.17, 927.59 and 392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.17, 927.59 and 392.45 is: 541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.17 : 927.59 = 392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.17/927.59 = 392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.17x = 927.59 × 392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.17x = 364,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,026.10/672.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.57

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