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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.24, 920.87 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.24, 920.87 and 372.54 is: 514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.24 : 920.87 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.24/920.87 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.24x = 920.87 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.24x = 343,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,060.91/667.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.15

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