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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.96, 932.71 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.96, 932.71 and 392.28 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.96 : 932.71 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.96/932.71 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.96x = 932.71 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.96x = 365,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,883.48/675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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