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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.05, 920.52 and 372.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.05, 920.52 and 372.31 is: 513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.05 : 920.52 = 372.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.05/920.52 = 372.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.05x = 920.52 × 372.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.05x = 342,718.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,718.80/667.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.78

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