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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.26, 920.82 and 387.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.26, 920.82 and 387.66 is: 534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.26 : 920.82 = 387.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.26/920.82 = 387.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.26x = 920.82 × 387.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.26x = 356,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,965.22/667.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.97

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