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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.86, 928.70 and 393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.86, 928.70 and 393.22 is: 542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.86 : 928.70 = 393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.86/928.70 = 393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.86x = 928.70 × 393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.86x = 365,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,184.08/672.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.74

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