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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.14, 920.65 and 387.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.14, 920.65 and 387.53 is: 534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.14 : 920.65 = 387.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.14/920.65 = 387.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.14x = 920.65 × 387.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.14x = 356,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,782.46/667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.79

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