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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.72, 928.39 and 392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.72, 928.39 and 392.91 is: 542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.72 : 928.39 = 392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.72/928.39 = 392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.72x = 928.39 × 392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.72x = 364,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,775.41/672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.24

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