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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.50, 927.96 and 392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.50, 927.96 and 392.45 is: 541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.50 : 927.96 = 392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.50/927.96 = 392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.50x = 927.96 × 392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.50x = 364,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,171.79/672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.52

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