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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.29, 920.84 and 387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.29, 920.84 and 387.62 is: 534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.29 : 920.84 = 387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.29/920.84 = 387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.29x = 920.84 × 387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.29x = 356,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,929.46/667.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.89

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