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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.30, 921.55 and 501.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.30, 921.55 and 501.25 is: 692.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.30 : 921.55 = 501.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.30/921.55 = 501.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.30x = 921.55 × 501.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.30x = 461,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,926.94/667.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.23

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