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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.83, 928.62 and 393.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.83, 928.62 and 393.23 is: 542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.83 : 928.62 = 393.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.83/928.62 = 393.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.83x = 928.62 × 393.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.83x = 365,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,161.24/672.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.72

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