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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.44, 927.96 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.44, 927.96 and 392.60 is: 541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.44 : 927.96 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.44/927.96 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.44x = 927.96 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.44x = 364,317.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,317.10/672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.78

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