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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.45, 925.23 and 371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.45, 925.23 and 371.71 is: 512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.45 : 925.23 = 371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.45/925.23 = 371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.45x = 925.23 × 371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.45x = 343,917.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,917.24/670.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.96

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