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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.21, 920.64 and 372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.21, 920.64 and 372.43 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.21 : 920.64 = 372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.21/920.64 = 372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.21x = 920.64 × 372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.21x = 342,873.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,873.96/667.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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