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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.42, 927.95 and 392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.42, 927.95 and 392.74 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.42 : 927.95 = 392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.42/927.95 = 392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.42x = 927.95 × 392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.42x = 364,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,443.08/672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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