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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.64, 928.38 and 392.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.64, 928.38 and 392.83 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.64 : 928.38 = 392.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.64/928.38 = 392.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.64x = 928.38 × 392.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.64x = 364,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,695.52/672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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