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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.29, 927.91 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.29, 927.91 and 392.66 is: 541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.29 : 927.91 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.29/927.91 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.29x = 927.91 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.29x = 364,352.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,352.47/672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.96

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