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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.64, 928.30 and 393.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.64, 928.30 and 393.01 is: 542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.64 : 928.30 = 393.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.64/928.30 = 393.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.64x = 928.30 × 393.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.64x = 364,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,826.54/672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.38

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