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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.87, 928.55 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.87, 928.55 and 393.12 is: 542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.87 : 928.55 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.87/928.55 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.87x = 928.55 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.87x = 365,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,029.61/672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.50

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