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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.12, 920.60 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.12, 920.60 and 372.38 is: 513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.12 : 920.60 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.12/920.60 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.12x = 920.60 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.12x = 342,813.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,813.03/667.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.87

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