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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.23, 920.70 and 372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.23, 920.70 and 372.49 is: 513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.23 : 920.70 = 372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.23/920.70 = 372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.23x = 920.70 × 372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.23x = 342,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,949.24/667.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.99

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