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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.57, 927.87 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.57, 927.87 and 388.80 is: 536.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.57 : 927.87 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.57/927.87 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.57x = 927.87 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.57x = 360,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,755.86/672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.38

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