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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.33, 927.72 and 392.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.33, 927.72 and 392.61 is: 541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.33 : 927.72 = 392.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.33/927.72 = 392.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.33x = 927.72 × 392.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.33x = 364,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,232.15/672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.75

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