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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.08, 920.60 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.08, 920.60 and 372.40 is: 513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.08 : 920.60 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.08/920.60 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.08x = 920.60 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.08x = 342,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,831.44/667.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.93

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