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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 927.99 and 392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 927.99 and 392.70 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 927.99 = 392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/927.99 = 392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 927.99 × 392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 364,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,421.67/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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