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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.21, 920.83 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.21, 920.83 and 372.51 is: 514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.21 : 920.83 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.21/920.83 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.21x = 920.83 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.21x = 343,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,018.38/667.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.11

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