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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.61, 925.35 and 375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.61, 925.35 and 375.87 is: 518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.61 : 925.35 = 375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.61/925.35 = 375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.61x = 925.35 × 375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.61x = 347,811.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,811.30/670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.65

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