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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.48, 927.99 and 392.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.48, 927.99 and 392.85 is: 542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.48 : 927.99 = 392.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.48/927.99 = 392.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.48x = 927.99 × 392.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.48x = 364,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,560.87/672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.11

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