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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.02, 920.52 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.02, 920.52 and 372.30 is: 513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.02 : 920.52 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.02/920.52 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.02x = 920.52 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.02x = 342,709.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,709.60/667.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.79

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