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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.20, 920.73 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.20, 920.73 and 368.48 is: 508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.20 : 920.73 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.20/920.73 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.20x = 920.73 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.20x = 339,264.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,264.14/667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.49

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