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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.18, 920.74 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.18, 920.74 and 372.44 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.18 : 920.74 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.18/920.74 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.18x = 920.74 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.18x = 342,920.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,920.41/667.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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