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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.32, 920.76 and 387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.32, 920.76 and 387.42 is: 534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.32 : 920.76 = 387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.32/920.76 = 387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.32x = 920.76 × 387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.32x = 356,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,720.84/667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.56

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