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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.65, 925.46 and 371.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.65, 925.46 and 371.87 is: 513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.65 : 925.46 = 371.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.65/925.46 = 371.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.65x = 925.46 × 371.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.65x = 344,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,152.66/670.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.16

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