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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670, 924.60 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670, 924.60 and 394 is: 543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670 : 924.60 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670/924.60 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670x = 924.60 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670x = 364,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,292.40/670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.72

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