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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.15, 920.77 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.15, 920.77 and 372.51 is: 514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.15 : 920.77 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.15/920.77 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.15x = 920.77 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.15x = 342,995.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,995.10/667.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.12

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