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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.62, 925.43 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.62, 925.43 and 371.88 is: 513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.62 : 925.43 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.62/925.43 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.62x = 925.43 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.62x = 344,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,147.05/670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.18

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