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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.87, 925.71 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.87, 925.71 and 376.12 is: 518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.87 : 925.71 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.87/925.71 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.87x = 925.71 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.87x = 348,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,178.05/670.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.99

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