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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.68, 925.38 and 390.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.68, 925.38 and 390.87 is: 539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.68 : 925.38 = 390.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.68/925.38 = 390.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.68x = 925.38 × 390.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.68x = 361,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,703.28/670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.31

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