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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.33, 927.84 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.33, 927.84 and 392.52 is: 541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.33 : 927.84 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.33/927.84 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.33x = 927.84 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.33x = 364,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,195.76/672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.69

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