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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 927.20 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 927.20 and 396.24 is: 546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 927.20 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/927.20 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 927.20 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 367,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,393.73/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.52

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