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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.26, 927.92 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.26, 927.92 and 392.56 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.26 : 927.92 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.26/927.92 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.26x = 927.92 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.26x = 364,264.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,264.28/672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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