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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.94, 928.60 and 393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.94, 928.60 and 393.20 is: 542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.94 : 928.60 = 393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.94/928.60 = 393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.94x = 928.60 × 393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.94x = 365,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,125.52/672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.58

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