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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.70, 928.23 and 392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.70, 928.23 and 392.90 is: 542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.70 : 928.23 = 392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.70/928.23 = 392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.70x = 928.23 × 392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.70x = 364,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,696.93/672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.14

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