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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.64, 928.37 and 392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.64, 928.37 and 392.86 is: 542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.64 : 928.37 = 392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.64/928.37 = 392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.64x = 928.37 × 392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.64x = 364,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,719.44/672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.22

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