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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 927.42 and 392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 927.42 and 392.44 is: 541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 927.42 = 392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/927.42 = 392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 927.42 × 392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 363,956.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,956.70/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.41

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