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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.74, 925.65 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.74, 925.65 and 391.08 is: 539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.74 : 925.65 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.74/925.65 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.74x = 925.65 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.74x = 362,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,003.20/670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.71

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