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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 927.75 and 392.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 927.75 and 392.55 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 927.75 = 392.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/927.75 = 392.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 927.75 × 392.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 364,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,188.26/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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