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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.14, 920.78 and 387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.14, 920.78 and 387.33 is: 534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.14 : 920.78 = 387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.14/920.78 = 387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.14x = 920.78 × 387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.14x = 356,643.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,643.78/667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.59

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