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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.31, 920.97 and 372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.31, 920.97 and 372.67 is: 514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.31 : 920.97 = 372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.31/920.97 = 372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.31x = 920.97 × 372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.31x = 343,215.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,215.59/667.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.33

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