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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.01, 920.45 and 372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.01, 920.45 and 372.27 is: 513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.01 : 920.45 = 372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.01/920.45 = 372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.01x = 920.45 × 372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.01x = 342,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,660.30/667.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.72

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