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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.70, 928.36 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.70, 928.36 and 392.92 is: 542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.70 : 928.36 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.70/928.36 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.70x = 928.36 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.70x = 364,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,772.58/672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.25

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