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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.08, 920.51 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.08, 920.51 and 372.33 is: 513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.08 : 920.51 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.08/920.51 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.08x = 920.51 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.08x = 342,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,733.49/667.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.78

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