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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.33, 927.94 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.33, 927.94 and 392.73 is: 542.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.33 : 927.94 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.33/927.94 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.33x = 927.94 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.33x = 364,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,429.88/672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.04

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