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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.26, 920.79 and 372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.26, 920.79 and 372.53 is: 514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.26 : 920.79 = 372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.26/920.79 = 372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.26x = 920.79 × 372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.26x = 343,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,021.90/667.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.08

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