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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.75, 928.40 and 393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.75, 928.40 and 393.18 is: 542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.75 : 928.40 = 393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.75/928.40 = 393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.75x = 928.40 × 393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.75x = 365,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,028.31/672.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.59

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