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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.18, 920.64 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.18, 920.64 and 372.46 is: 513.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.18 : 920.64 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.18/920.64 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.18x = 920.64 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.18x = 342,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,901.57/667.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.96

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