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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.78, 928.46 and 392.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.78, 928.46 and 392.97 is: 542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.78 : 928.46 = 392.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.78/928.46 = 392.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.78x = 928.46 × 392.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.78x = 364,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,856.93/672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.31

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