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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.95, 928.68 and 393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.95, 928.68 and 393.38 is: 542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.95 : 928.68 = 393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.95/928.68 = 393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.95x = 928.68 × 393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.95x = 365,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,324.14/672.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.87

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