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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.55, 925.28 and 390.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.55, 925.28 and 390.74 is: 539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.55 : 925.28 = 390.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.55/925.28 = 390.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.55x = 925.28 × 390.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.55x = 361,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,543.91/670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.18

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