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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.72, 925.71 and 391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.72, 925.71 and 391.04 is: 539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.72 : 925.71 = 391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.72/925.71 = 391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.72x = 925.71 × 391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.72x = 361,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,989.64/670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.70

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