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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.98, 928.92 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.98, 928.92 and 393.32 is: 542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.98 : 928.92 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.98/928.92 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.98x = 928.92 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.98x = 365,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,365.14/672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.91

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