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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.20, 920.37 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.20, 920.37 and 405.18 is: 558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.20 : 920.37 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.20/920.37 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.20x = 920.37 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.20x = 372,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,915.52/667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.93

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