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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.31, 927.71 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.31, 927.71 and 392.60 is: 541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.31 : 927.71 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.31/927.71 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.31x = 927.71 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.31x = 364,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,216.98/672.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.74

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