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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.32, 924.90 and 390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.32, 924.90 and 390.42 is: 538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.32 : 924.90 = 390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.32/924.90 = 390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.32x = 924.90 × 390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.32x = 361,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,099.46/670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.70

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