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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.95, 925.92 and 372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.95, 925.92 and 372.21 is: 513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.95 : 925.92 = 372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.95/925.92 = 372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.95x = 925.92 × 372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.95x = 344,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,636.68/670.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.65

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