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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.22, 920.85 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.22, 920.85 and 372.50 is: 514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.22 : 920.85 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.22/920.85 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.22x = 920.85 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.22x = 343,020.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,020.32/667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.10

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