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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.53, 928.15 and 392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.53, 928.15 and 392.74 is: 542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.53 : 928.15 = 392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.53/928.15 = 392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.53x = 928.15 × 392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.53x = 364,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,518.33/672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.01

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