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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.18, 920.76 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.18, 920.76 and 387.50 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.18 : 920.76 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.18/920.76 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.18x = 920.76 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.18x = 356,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,797.77/667.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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